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Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Medical Assistant Ambulatory/Sterilization Technician - ENT

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeSioux Falls, SD, USA$19 - $25.50

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
  • Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant through an approved certification or registration pathway, including CMA, CCMA, CMAC, NCMA, or RMA.
  • For North Dakota practice, registration as an MAIII through the North Dakota Board of Nursing is required; if not held at hire, it must be obtained within four months. Medication administration before obtaining MAIII registration must be supervised by a licensed nurse, and registration on the North Dakota Board of Nursing UAP Registry is also required if the incumbent does not hold MAIII registration at hire.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required within six months of employment, with recertification as required.

Responsibilities

  • Collect subjective and objective health-status data from patients or caregivers and communicate it to the health care provider.
  • Participate in patient care by providing data to licensed health care professionals and following through on the patient's plan of care under the provider's direction.
  • Communicate the provider's written care instructions to the patient or caregiver by transmitting specifically defined information.
  • Participate in care for patients across the lifespan and through preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up as they move between care settings.
  • Perform duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine, including obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting signs or symptoms, and performing point-of-care testing.
  • Clean, disinfect, inspect, package, and sterilize reusable ENT instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and facility policy.
  • Process flexible endoscopes and other reusable ENT equipment as assigned and within training and competency.
  • Operate sterilization and high-level disinfection equipment as authorized and trained.
  • Monitor, document, and maintain accurate sterilization and reprocessing records.
  • Ensure instruments are properly processed, labeled, stored, and available for patient care.
  • Inspect instruments for cleanliness, function, and damage before use or storage.
  • Maintain sterilization areas, equipment, and supplies in a clean, organized condition.
  • Communicate equipment concerns, supply needs, and processing issues to the appropriate staff.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a healthcare setting.

About the Company

Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Sanford Health is a large nonprofit health system that delivers hospital care, elder and post-acute services, and related health care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and senior care facilities across the Midwest. It operates by integrating multiple care settings into one system, supported by research and global health initiatives. Its model combines acute hospital care, long-term care, and post-acute services under a single organization, with a strong emphasis on philanthropy and mergers to expand reach and capabilities. The company differentiates itself through its breadth of services across the care continuum, extensive rural and regional presence, and a history of strategic mergers that create a full-spectrum care model rather than focusing on a single niche. Sanford Health’s goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible health care to communities, advance pediatric care and medical research, and extend health services through global clinics and partnerships.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$4.5M
Headquarters
Fargo, ND
Founded
1894

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